HINCKLEY 49
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 49 ft |
| LWL | 40.42 ft |
| Beam | 13.42 ft |
| Draft | 10 ft/ 5.67 ft min |
| Displacement | 38,000 lb |
| Ballast | 7,999 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.5 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 49 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 18.8 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 40.7 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 15.83 ft |
| PYmizzen luff | 27.38 ft |
| EYmizzen foot | 10.2 ft |
| FLforestay | 18.8 ft |
| Mainsail | 808.5 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 460.6 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 783 sq ft |
About the HINCKLEY 49
As displayed in 'Yachting' designs section, 1973.
The Hinckley 49 is a rare, heavy-displacement ketch designed by H. Hinckley and built by Henry R. Hinckley & Co. (USA) in 1971, with only 23 hulls produced. Its substantial 38000.0 lb displacement and 43.01 comfort ratio reflect a design prioritizing seakeeping and stability over speed.
- Best for:
- This vessel is best suited for experienced bluewater cruisers seeking a robust, traditional offshore passage maker, particularly those who value the self-contained nature of a ketch rig for short-handed sailing.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 1.6 and a high displacement-to-length ratio of 256.89, the Hinckley 49 is inherently stable and well-suited for offshore passages, though its 10.0 ft max draft limits access to shallow anchorages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other heavy-displacement ketches from the early 1970s, such as the O'Day 42 or Pearson 42, which share similar full-keel hull forms and conservative sail plans designed for coastal and offshore cruising.
Performance
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 49ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
3 reported issues across 2 systems for the HINCKLEY 49, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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